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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Vickie Elliott, V Nails UK

By Sophie Nutt | 15 May 2018

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Vickie Elliott, of V Nails UK, reveals that nails with marble feature nails are popular with clients at the moment. “I think this is such a popular design because of the versatility of the colours that can be used.…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Andrea Chapman, The Little Nail House

By Sophie Nutt | 13 May 2018

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Andrea Chapman, of The Little Nail House, created a tropical nail look featuring pretty florals after taking inspiration from fellow tech, Nina Park. “I created this set using The Gel Bottle Inc. Builder In A Bottle as an overlay on…

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5 minutes with Oksana Smirnova

By Kat Hill | 12 May 2018

What is your all-time favourite nail product? I love to work with gel products, any kind of gels – be it hard gel, gel polish or 3D gels for artistry. What are your favourite brands to work with? I would have to say my favourite brands are NSI and Perfect Nails.…

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Create nails that dazzle with Bluestreak Crystals

By Helena Biggs | 10 May 2018

Are you looking to funk up fingertips and create nails that truly dazzle? Bluestreak Crystals, a UK provider of a huge range of Swarovski® Crystals, offers retail and wholesale packs in a vast range of shapes, sizes and crystal shades. The Swarovski® authorised retailer and wholesaler offers CrystalPixie kits available in…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Sara Wilfred, Sara’s Nail & Lash Boutique

By Sophie Nutt | 8 May 2018

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Sara Wilfred, of Sara’s Nail & Lash Boutique, revealed that bright and bold summer hues are popular with her clients as the days begin to warm up… “As we draw ever closer to the summer season, my clients are…

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MANI MONDAY: Fruity bank holiday

By Sophie Nutt | 7 May 2018

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! The sun is shining, it’s a bank holiday and there is no doubt thousands of BBQ’s being lit across the UK right at this moment. What could be more fitting for this mani Monday than a fruit-ilicious…

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Dazzle clients with May birthstone nail crystals

By Helena Biggs | 7 May 2018

Add intrigue and sparkle to manis and pedis this month with this pack of crystals to complement May’s birthstone, Emerald. The mixed pack contains 210 crystals in various tones of green, ideal for birthday clients! Application on lacquered nails: Apply the first coat of nail polish to the nail. Once…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Vicky Cotchin, Simply Beautiful – Nails & Beauty

By Sophie Nutt | 6 May 2018

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Vicky Cotchin, of Simply Beautiful – Nails & Beauty, displays decadent artistry in her latest acrylic creation featuring dusky pink tones. “I created these nails using all acrylic products from Trilogy Nail Systems and Glam and Glits. I encapsulated glitter…

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Create endless nail designs with the Dotting Tool Set from Posh Nailz

By Sophie Nutt | 5 May 2018

Offer clients endless nail art choices with the Dotting Tool Set from Posh Nailz, comprising of three dual-ended tools. With nail art as popular as ever, be prepared for clients asking for chic designs this summer as the dotting tools can be used to create speedy nail art or intricate…

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Winners announced of Mad Hatter nail art competition

By Helena Biggs | 30 April 2018

The Nail Guru’s, a Facebook nail art collective, has announced the winners of its Mad Hatter-themed nail art competition. Over 20 entries were received across two categories; extended nails and natural nails, with a masters (qualified for 3+ years) and beginners division (less than 3 years) in each. The judges, Katie…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Hannah Leahy, Too Glam To Give A Damn

By Sophie Nutt | 29 April 2018

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Hannah Leahy, of Too Glam To Give A Damn, was inspired by a ceramicist on Instagram when creating her current nail look. “To create this design, I used the Magpie Beauty gel colour system. The original design was actually cream…

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Semilac reveals dazzling Metallic Effect range

By Sophie Nutt | 28 April 2018

Comprising of nine vibrant shades, Semilac has revealed it’s new Metallic Effect range. Offering a wear time of up to three weeks, the collection features the shades Turquoise, Amaranth, Pink, Orange, Olive, Red, Navy, Gold and Silver for designs that are sure to steal everybody’s attention. A simple way to…

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Get arty with Saint Nails

By Kat Hill | 28 April 2018

Unleash your artistry with Saint Nails’ range of 3D Styling Gels. Highly pigment and available in seven colours, the gels are tack-free and can be used in a variety of ways to create artistic effects, including full coverage, design details and carving. For a 3d effect, the gels can also…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Emma Stanton, Nails 2 Inspire

By Sophie Nutt | 24 April 2018

We want to see the designs trending at your nails desk! Emma Stanton, of Nails 2 Inspire, says that classic pastels making for sweet spring nails are popular with her clients at the moment. “I think this design has been so popular because it’s the classic pastel spring look, but…

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MANI MONDAY: Mini masterpieces

By Sophie Nutt | 23 April 2018

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Why not turn your client’s nails into literal mini masterpieces? Mei Kawajiri (@nailsbymei) took inspiration from an art piece and paid homage to its creator, Donald Robertson: one of her client’s favourite artists. Donald Robertson is a…

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